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Logistics/Transportation

The Greater Bridgeport Area, on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, is a crossroads of one of the prime land/sea/air transportation systems in the Northeast United States.

New York City is approximately 60 miles southwest and Hartford, Connecticut is 60 miles northeast of this area; Greater Bridgeport sits in the center of the Tri-State Area. The region’s physical location provides businesses with many competitive advantages. I-95 bisects the community, connecting the region to all other major markets along the East Coast. With proximity to both New York City and Boston, Greater Bridgeport Area residents and businesses have close access to these markets as customers, suppliers, and employers.

If your products are bound for international destinations, the deepwater Port of Bridgeport offers convenient global access. Rail and air service round out the region’s transportation networks to provide businesses with a wide range of options.

Ground Transportation

  • Ideal Interstate Access: I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike)
  • Merritt Parkway (Conn. 15)
  • Routes 1, 8, 25, 110
  • The Greater Bridgeport Transit System operates bus service from the commuter rail stations in Bridgeport, Stratford, and Fairfield, and throughout the Greater Bridgeport Area.

Rail & Freight

  • Nine freight operators operate more than 577 right-of-way miles of track in Connecticut, moving more than 2.9 million gross tons of rail freight.
  • CSX Transportation is a Class I rail line operating over 21,000 route-miles and serving 23 states, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. CSX is the primary freight operator through the Greater Bridgeport Area.
  • The Greater Bridgeport Area has a well-established commuter rail system (MetroNorth) with stations at Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford. MetroNorth is the busiest commuter rail line in the country with direct access to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.

Ports/Global Access

  • Bridgeport Harbor/Port of Bridgeport is one of the three deepwater ports, and the second busiest, in Connecticut.
  • The Port’s 35-foot-deep channels and anchorages can accommodate most ocean-going vessels involved with international trade and shipping.
  • More than 5 million tons of cargo flow through the port each year.
  • The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company operates daily ferry service between Bridgeport and Port Jefferson, New York, on Long Island, transporting vehicles and their drivers/passengers.

Air Transport & Cargo

  • Sikorsky Memorial Airport provides business, charter, and private flights. The airport is City-owned and only 10 minutes from downtown Bridgeport.
  • The Greater Bridgeport Area is also close to Tweed New Haven Regional Airport in New Haven, Connecticut, and John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia airports in New York City.

Transportation

While the main mode of transportation is the robust road network, with I-95 bisecting the corridor and connecting directly to New York City and the rest of the Eastern Seaboard, driving is by no means the only option for moving around the area. More than 56,000 riders daily use the Greater Bridgeport Area’s Metro-North commuter rail system, accessible from train stations in Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford.

Public transportation is served by the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (GBTA), which operates buses throughout the region. The Bridgeport Intermodal Transportation Center facilitates the interface of six different transportation modes in a single interconnected complex: bus, commuter rail, Amtrak, ferry, water taxi, and taxi.

The Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry provides a vital link to Long Island, New York. Additionally, for regional and general aviation, Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford offers connections to nearby cities.

Commuter
Rail Stations

Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford

9 Miles

From Stratford
to Fairfield on I-95

Utilities

The area has a varied and reliable supply of utilities. Electricity is provided by the regional utility company, Eversource Energy. Natural gas service is available through various providers. The region also has access to clean water supplied by local water utility and Eversource subsidiary Aquarion Water Company.

Telecommunications

The telecommunications infrastructure in the Greater Bridgeport Area is well-developed. High-speed internet and cable television services are readily available from multiple providers. Mobile phone coverage is also generally reliable, with major wireless carriers serving the region.

Public Services

The Greater Bridgeport Area has a comprehensive network of public services, including police and fire departments, public libraries, parks, and recreational facilities. These services contribute to the well-being and safety of the community.